The purpose of this chapter related to trigger lock and safe firearm storage is to reduce the incidents of accidental gun deaths caused by the unintentional discharge of a loaded firearm. Ten (10) percent of all gun deaths in the United States are caused by accidental or unintentional discharge of a loaded firearm. One out of three deaths from accidental firearm discharges could be prevented by a firearm safety device. Most children who accidentally injure or kill themselves or a friend do so while playing with a loaded firearm found in their home or a friend’s home. The number of accidental deaths and injuries attributed to firearms and other weapons is unacceptable and warrants stricter control over the handling and storage of lawful firearms. Firearm Owners have a responsibility to keep the public safe from the consequences associated with the proliferation and unsafe storage of firearms. Trigger locks or other similar devices, when properly used, can prevent the accidental discharge of firearms. This City has an interest in encouraging firearm Owners to store their firearms in a safe manner and out of the reach of children. (Ord. 3297 § 1 (Att. A), 2014; Ord. 2774 § 1, 1999).